Wang Meng is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. The crater is named for the Chinese painter Wang Meng.[1]
MESSENGER WAC image
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 8°32′N 104°07′W / 8.53°N 104.12°W / 8.53; -104.12 |
| Quadrangle | Beethoven |
| Diameter | 165 km (103 mi) |
| Eponym | Wang Meng |
Wang Meng is one of 110 peak ring basins on Mercury.[2]
Hollows are present within Wang Meng.
The crater Judah Ha-Levi is to the northwest of Wang Meng. To the south is Chu Ta, to the southeast is Rajnis, and to the north is Chiang Kʽui.
